Author Archives: Mike Sabol
Illinois unemployment rate remains at historical low
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced that nonfarm jobs increased to a record high of 1,900. The unemployment rate was unchanged at an historically low at...
Mike Sabol Nov 15, 2019 (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Illinois state Senate President John Cullerton retiring
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Democratic state Senate President John Cullerton has announced he's stepping down from the Illinois Legislature. Cullerton said Thursday night in a statement, that his retirement ...
Mike Sabol Nov 15, 2019 MWC- Cullerton Retires
Victim of the I-74 crash near Morton identified
MORTON, Ill. - A three-vehicle crash on Interstate 74 east of Morton Tuesday, claimed the life of a Metamora woman. Tazewell County Coroner's Office identified the woman as 25-year old Taylor Lynn Rud...
Mike Sabol Nov 13, 2019 Midwest Communications
House approves cap on insulin costs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- The Illinois House has approved legislation to cap the amount diabetes patients must pay for insulin to $100 a month. The vote Wednesday to answer skyrocketing prescription insuli...
Mike Sabol Nov 13, 2019 MWC-IL STATE RADIO PHOTO CREDIT
Suspect in shooting of trick-or-treater to remain in custody
CHICAGO -- A judge has ordered that a 15-year-old boy suspected of shooting a 7-year-old Chicago trick-or-treater should remain in custody. Cook County Circuit Judge Patricia Mendoza issued her ruling...
Mike Sabol Nov 04, 2019 Midwest Communications
Illinois representative charged with bribery resigned
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- A state representative in Illinois charged with bribery in a federal complaint has resigned. Rep. Luis Arroyo submitted his resignation Friday after 13 years in the House. The Chi...
Mike Sabol Nov 01, 2019 MWC-Photo Credit-ILGA.GOV
Clock change means time to change smoke alarm batteries
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.-- The end of daylight saving time is a reminder to test and change batteries in smoke alarms. The Office of the State Fire Marshall issued a reminder, that it is time to test and rep...
Mike Sabol Oct 31, 2019 MWC-Flicker Photo Credit
Peoria robberies target cab Companies & delivery drivers
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria Police continue to investigate multiple reports of armed robberies in central Peoria, particularly that involved cab companies and delivery drivers. Peoria Public Information Of...
Mike Sabol Oct 30, 2019
Illinois Senate votes to cap insulin costs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill, - The Illinois Senate approved an initiative to rein in the soaring cost of insulin for diabetes patients. Senate Bill 667, sponsored by State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill), wou...
Mike Sabol Oct 30, 2019 MWC-IL STATE RADIO PHOTO CREDIT
Illinois lawmaker to resign on federal bribery complaint
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan said a lawmaker accused of bribery in a federal complaint should resign or be removed. Madigan told reporters Monday that he will begin proc...
Mike Sabol Oct 28, 2019 MWC